Gratitude and Thanks from Executive Director Marty Mesh

Gratitude and Thanks from Executive Director Marty Mesh Dear Lee Perron, As I think back on this year and look toward 2017, I am filled with gratitude for the past and optimism for the future as, together, we have accomplished…
The EFM Donates over $20k Back to Englewood Community
(ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – December 5, 2016) – The Englewood Farmers Market, as a chapter of the Friends of Sarasota County Parks, operates as a non-profit enterprise serving the local Englewood community. Each season, proceeds above operating costs are donated back…
Englewood Farmers Market (by Mary Alampi)
The Englewood Farmers Market kicked off its sixth season this past Thursday morning. If you have never been, you are missing out. Although forecasts for Hurricane Matthew cast a little uncertainty as to how the day would play out, the…
Cooking Demo by Cristina Babiak MD

Here are the recipes that Cristina will be demonstrating live at the Market tomorrow!! Englewood Farmer Market Cooking Class 4/16 GARDEN PESTO: soak 1 cup pumpkin seeds, walnuts, pecans or other shelled nuts until soft. Drain. Put in food processor.…
It’s a Snap
BY VANESSA CAREERS | EDIBLE SARASOTA It’s a “SNAP” to support Florida-grown produce at the Englewood Farmers’ Market. Produce vendors at the market accept SNAP—short for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps. Now, with help from the organization…
“ORZOTTO” with Ratatouille
This is another fun thing to do… Cook Orzo pasta like a “Risotto” (in half the time!) Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 40 min Serves: 4 or 6 (depending on your appetite!) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion,…
Coconut Veggie Soup… one soup, many flavors
Cooking is a creative process. Mixing ingredients together and discovering new tastes has always been my passion. Making simple recipes from fresh ingredients and inventing new tastes is really fun. Different spices in a same dish make for a different…
Chilled Cucumber/Avocado Mint Soup

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 0 min!! Serves: 4 or 6 (depending on your appetite!) Ingredients: 4 medium cucumber, half peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 ripe Haas avocado, peeled and diced 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced 1…
EFM Logo Contest Finalists
The EFM Logo Contest is coming to a close this Thursday, April 12th. The 4th and 5th graders of the Englewood Elementary School have taken this contest to heart and 91 entries were received by the Englewood Farmer’s Market committee…